Question
Why is the density of population in the Sahara Desert low?
Answer
The density of population in the Sahara Desert is low because of the following reasons:
- It is a region of hot and dry climate.
- The average annual rainfall is less than 20 cm.
- Vegetation cover is scanty or almost nil.
- It is very hot during day (43 degrees) and very cold (10 degrees) at night.